Bloodroot
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bloodroot is a noun meaning A North American plant, Sanguinaria canadensis, of the poppy family, which has a red root and sap and a single white flower in early spring.
Meaning
A North American plant, Sanguinaria canadensis, of the poppy family, which has a red root and sap and a single white flower in early spring.
Example Sentences
“What on earth did you put in that stuff?” “Bug-bane, barren-wort, penny-cress and blood-root, catchfly, toad-flax, nap-weed and wormwood,” said Catweazle.
Word Forms
- bloodroots
Synonyms for bloodroot
Depending on context, synonyms include bloodwort, tetterwort, puccoon, redroot.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tetterwort, redroot, puccoon, bloodwort, sanguinaria, birthroot.
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